Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) - Denmead Parish Council

Denmead Parish Council 

Employed role

Permanent role

Location:

Denmead Parish Council Office -  Ashling Pavilion

Salary:

£36,805 FTE

Hours:

15 Hours week

Duties will include:

  • Setting up payment of all Invoices.
  • Processing Grant Applications.
  • Preparing the Annual Budget for consideration by the Council in consultation with the Clerk.
  • Ensuring that the internal financial management systems of controls are in place.
  • Preparation of monthly Financial Statements for the Full Council & FA&P Meetings.
  • Maintaining the Asset Register by keeping it up to date and ensuring adequate Insurance is in place for Council activities, land, buildings, contents and vehicles.
  • Submit quarterly VAT Returns using digital online.
  • Ensuring Bank Mandates are kept up to date.
  • Submitting the Payroll analysis monthly to Council’s Payroll provider and processing the Reports and Journal.
  • Completing Starter & Leaver forms and the annual Pension statement for LGPS.
  • Liasing with the Internal Auditor for their audit once per annum.
  • Completing Year End including submitting the AGAR (Annual Governance Accounting Return) with relevant supporting documentation.
  • Undertake responsibility to invest Council’s funds in Fixed Term Bond Accounts

    The ideal candidate will have

    The ideal candidate will have AAT experience ideally Level 4 but a minimum of Level 3 having worked in a previous financial role and be familiar with financial management

    What we offer you in return:

    Full training will be given with a detailed handover from the current RFO. There will also be opportunities to attend training as and when there are relevant courses.

    There is a provision to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

    How to find out more details:

    Contact the Parish Clerk on 02392 247947

    Closing date:

    14th February 2026

    How to apply:

    Covering letter and CV to parishclerk@denmead-pc.gov.uk